Member of Steering Committee for the 2010 TCEA Conference
International Society for Technology in Education, 2006-2010
Work Experience in the field of Education:
Department of Instructional Technology & Learning Services San Antonio Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas, 2010-Present Position: District Technology Integration Facilitator Supervisor: Miguel Guhlin, Director Primary Purpose: Provide support of initiatives as well as support campus and district level staff in the strategic use of technology to enhance teaching, learning, and leadership for grades K-12. Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Facilitate professional development related to Instructional Technology Services for SAISD personnel, including teachers, teacher-librarians, district personnel, and campus administrators K-12
Serve as a liaison with Curriculum & Instruction department on joint professional development efforts, and support realization of the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology K-12
Facilitate campus planning for technology and participate in strategic plan implementation for technology
Support the SAISD vision of instructional goals for the use of technology, as well as facilitate area Campus Technology Representative (CTR) monthly meetings to share the technology plans
Provide one-on-one, or one-to-many, instruction to end users K-12
Provide trainings and other support to Campus Web Coordinators
Create and maintain a monthly newsletter in support of the CWC Power Up Program and Campus Web Coordinators
Special Knowledge/Skills Demonstrated:
Familiarity with the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology, No Child Left Behind Title 2
Communication skills (written and oral) to include lesson planning, memos, and technology planning
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Highly effective management style compatible with the position
Accommodated extended hours and workweeks as needed
Worked effectively with adult learners to model technology integration into the curriculum at the campus or district level K-12
Ability to use and support various productivity software products aligned to the Technology Applications, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in appropriate grade levels
Curriculum development that modeled integration of appropriate technology tools in K-12 settings
Web-enabling, or working with databases in support of curriculum-technology integration initiatives
Francis R. Scobee Middle School, Southwest Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas, 2006-2010 Position: Campus Instructional Technologist (CIT). Supervisor: Lacey Gosch, Director of Instructional Technology Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Assisting campus personnel in developing technology applications skills associated with job roles and the Technology Proficiency Program Grades 6-8
Providing instructional planning assistance to teachers in the area of technology integration
Developing training courses and training materials to support technology use and instructional integration of technology into the content curricula
Providing instructional support to teachers and students through model teaching, co-teaching, instructional planning, and content development to effectively utilize district resources and technology in the classroom
Maintenance of campus technology inventory
Assisting staff members with the locating and development of instructional materials to support student learning
Facilitating the development of the Campus Technology Plan aligned to the District Strategic Plan
Additional Committee Participation at Scobee Middle School:
Member of the Campus Instructional Team; 2007-2010
Member of the Campus Leadership Team; 2006-2010
Member of the Site-Based Decision Making Team; 2006-2010
Committee Chair of Campus Technology Committee; 2006-2010
Kriewald Road Elementary, Southwest Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas, 1998-2006 Principal: Patty Escobedo Position: 5th grade teacher Major Responsibilities and Duties:
General Education requirements
Additional Committee Participation at Kriewald Elementary:
Science Curriculum Facilitator; 2001-2006
Grade level facilitator; 2003-2006
Member of Campus Improvement Team; 2001-2006
Member of Our Lady of the Lake University Mentorship Program; 2001-2004
Coordinator for our campus Science Fair; 2000-2004
Coordinator for District Science Fair
Science Curriculum Facilitator: Assisted in the development of our District Science Scope and Sequence 2005
Online Programs, Software, and Equipment Knowledge and Skills:
Adobe Presenter
LCD Projectors (various)
Atomic Learning
MacBookPro (Mac OS X Version 10.6.6)
Audacity
Mac Applications: iMovie, Photobooth, iPhoto,
Blogmeister
iTunes, iWorks 09: Keynote, Numbers, Pages
BrainPop
Microsoft Outlook (desktop and web versions)
Encyclopedia Britannica Online
Moodle (Course Management System)
Cisco IP Phones
PB Works Wiki
Content Management Systems:
PDF Creator
First Class Client, Joomla, & Drupal
PhotoStory3
Digital Cameras (Various Models)
Raptor Identification
EBSCO
Safari Montage
Eduphoria: PDAS, AWARE, Forethought
Skype
Easy Tech- K-8 technology literacy
Student Response Systems: Quizdom, eInstruction
curriculum (replaced Connected Tech)
STaR Chart
Facts On File
Study Island
Gradespeed
United Streaming/KLRN
Inspiration & Kidspiration
Wikispaces
Instant Screenshot & Screencast
Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7
Programs: Jing & MW Snap
Windows Applications: Microsoft Office 2007-
Interactive White Boards: Smartboard,
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Picture
Polyvision & Promethean
Manager
Internet Search Engines: Internet
Video Converters (WinFF, Format Factory)
Explorer, Safari, Mozilla Firefox
Various printers/copiers/fax machines
iTCCS– Reg20 (Student & PIEMS)
VoiceThread
Activities and Special Interests:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s “Light the Night Walk” (2003 & 2004)
March of Dimes – “Funding Breakthroughs for Babies” Walk America (1998)
President Elect for the IDS Student Association (1996)
Member of Office Education Association (OEA) for two years
Member of Business Professionals of America (BPA) for one year
Part-time Supervisor for Salvation Army Angel Tree (1992)
Interests: reading, arts & crafts, athletic activities with my sons, baking, jet skiing, and camping
Education:
Certifications:
Professional & Academic Achievements:
Professional Affiliations:
Work Experience in the field of Education:
Department of Instructional Technology & Learning ServicesSan Antonio Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas, 2010-Present
Position: District Technology Integration Facilitator
Supervisor: Miguel Guhlin, Director
Primary Purpose: Provide support of initiatives as well as support campus and district level staff in the strategic use of technology to enhance teaching, learning, and leadership for grades K-12.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Facilitate professional development related to Instructional Technology Services for SAISD personnel, including teachers, teacher-librarians, district personnel, and campus administrators K-12
- Serve as a liaison with Curriculum & Instruction department on joint professional development efforts, and support realization of the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology K-12
- Facilitate campus planning for technology and participate in strategic plan implementation for technology
- Support the SAISD vision of instructional goals for the use of technology, as well as facilitate area Campus Technology Representative (CTR) monthly meetings to share the technology plans
- Provide one-on-one, or one-to-many, instruction to end users K-12
- Provide trainings and other support to Campus Web Coordinators
- Create and maintain a monthly newsletter in support of the CWC Power Up Program and Campus Web Coordinators
Special Knowledge/Skills Demonstrated:Francis R. Scobee Middle School, Southwest Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas, 2006-2010
Position: Campus Instructional Technologist (CIT).
Supervisor: Lacey Gosch, Director of Instructional Technology
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assisting campus personnel in developing technology applications skills associated with job roles and the Technology Proficiency Program Grades 6-8
- Providing instructional planning assistance to teachers in the area of technology integration
- Developing training courses and training materials to support technology use and instructional integration of technology into the content curricula
- Providing instructional support to teachers and students through model teaching, co-teaching, instructional planning, and content development to effectively utilize district resources and technology in the classroom
- Maintenance of campus technology inventory
- Assisting staff members with the locating and development of instructional materials to support student learning
- Facilitating the development of the Campus Technology Plan aligned to the District Strategic Plan
Additional Committee Participation at Scobee Middle School:Kriewald Road Elementary, Southwest Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas, 1998-2006
Principal: Patty Escobedo
Position: 5th grade teacher
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- General Education requirements
Additional Committee Participation at Kriewald Elementary:Online Programs, Software, and Equipment Knowledge and Skills:
Activities and Special Interests: